Wells has struggled - .146 in his last 12 games with 10 strikeouts - and lost playing time to Eric Thames. Tonight, Wells is in right field, Jesus Montero is catching and Miguel Olivo is the DH. The Mariners also have both their switch-hitters - Trayvon Robinson and Justin Smoak - in the linenup.

Meanwhile, their 13-game winning lefty, Jason Vargas, goes for No. 14, which would match the highest full season win total for a Mariners pitcher since 2009. Here's the lineup:

About Bob Dutton

Bob Dutton joined The News Tribune in 2013 after more than 25 years at the Kansas City Star, including the last 13 covering baseball and the Royals. He was the president of the Baseball Writers' Association of America in 2008 and serves on the committee that nominates players to the Hall of Fame.